Volcanoes Reveal Final Roster Ahead of Unions Cup Showdown vs Thailand

by Mark Villamora

​The roster of players for the Philippine Volcanoes in the finals of the 2025 Unions Cup was officially announced during their second jersey presentation on July 11, at Ever Luck Hotel, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

The Volcanoes team is set for their championship match against Thailand, today, July 12 at 18:00 PHT.

The following are the Men’s Volcanoes who will complete the team for their historic championship match at the Unions Cup:
    1.     Thomas Lee REYES (Loose Head FR)
    2.    James Halasan RYAN (Hooker FR)
    3.    Lawrence Nathaniel Trompeta BEBOSO (Tighthead FR)
    5.    Craig Alexander Bayer WALLACE (Lock) – Vice Captain
    4.    Kian Fernando Dela Isla MULHOLLAND (Lock)
    6.    Dylan Duncan Amoguis DAVIES (Flanker)
    7.    Christopher Del Rosario FLORES (Flanker)
    12.    Edlen Gil Robert Cortez HERNANDEZ (No. 8)
    9.    Hamish Roland Henry Flores SEDDON (Scrum Half)
    10.    Kai Kristian Ledesma STROEM (Fly Half) – Captain
    14.    Vincent Francis Martin Amar YOUNG (Wing)
    8.    Judd Albert Urbano GREENHALGH (Centre)
    13.    Ned Ralph Plarizan STEPHENSON (Centre)
    11.    Michael Moses Gomez BLATTEIS (Wing)
    15.    Patrice David Louis Ortiz OLIVIER (Fullback)

Reserves:
18.    Fausto Martin Martel EIZMENDI (Reserve – Hooker)
17.    Ken Edvin Luis MELLORIN (Reserve – Prop)
19.    John Mark Cometa CARDENAS (Reserve – Prop)     
16.    Mathew Conrad BELLENIE (Reserve FR)     
21.    Connor Augustus David Estrella BROWNE (Reserve)     
23.    Johnathan Paul Bacuño GREENWOOD (Reserve)     
20.    Kohei Deocareza MITSUHASHI (Reserve)     
22.    Jovan King Jasper MASALUNGA (Reserve)

The Philippine Volcanoes made an impressive debut in their first match, defeating defending champions Singapore with a score of 37–20.

Team Captain Kai Kristian Ledesma Stroem was recognized as the Best Back and Man of the Match, while Dylan Duncan Amoguis Davies was named Best Forward for their standout performances in Match 1.

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​This championship team is led by Head Coach Josh Torres Sutcliffe and Assistant Coach Tommy Gilbert, with physiotherapists Dr. David Adamson and Jun Whei Cheah. The entire men’s squad is managed by our ever-hardworking Team Manager, Lalaine Joyce Bacus.

The livestream is available on the Cooper Sport YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/TqbgPXgUuIg?si=bOw09CsTZpRxDMbu.
It will start at 16:00 PHT with the battle for bronze between Chinese Taipei and Singapore, followed by the championship match between the Volcanoes and Thailand.
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As the Men’s 15s Volcanoes make their debut in the Unions Cup, they are aiming to make it a debut to remember—with a championship win.

​​For updates and match results, follow @philippinerugby on social media or visit www.philippines.rugby.

About the Philippine Rugby Football Union
The Philippine Rugby Football Union (PRFU) is the governing body for the sport of rugby in the Philippines. Established in 1998, the PRFU is dedicated to the development and promotion of rugby across the country, from grassroots to elite levels. It oversees various programs, competitions, and national teams, with the aim of making rugby a major sport in the Philippines.

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